Logistics Intern | Conakry, Guinea CO |

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization in saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, improving nutrition situation of vulnerable people, and working with smallholder farmers and communities to increase livelihoods and build resilience.

Present in Guinea since 1964, WFP is committed to saving lives and transforming livelihoods through close collaboration with the Government. Its interventions seek to address the root causes of food insecurity, build resilience among vulnerable communities in Guinea and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). WFP’s efforts are aligned with national priorities (Plan national de développement économique et social 2016-2020 and Programme de référence intérimaire de la transition 2022-2025) and place a particular emphasis on women and youth. This approach also aims to increase national ownership by enhancing institutional capacities.

Food is at the heart of the WFP’s work and the Supply Chain Unit in the Country Office (CO) in Conakry. It results in WFP’s global recognition as the logistics lead in support of the wider humanitarian community through the effective delivery of assistance to vulnerable people. WFP in Guinea responses to these criteria.

The Supply Chain unit of the WFP Country Office in Conakry, Guinea is seeking to fill a Logistics Intern position. While the Intern is expected to work integrated within the supply chain team and to participate in all supply and daily logistics activities, the main duties will consist in the up-date of the Logistics Capacity Assessment format.

The Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) contains baseline information on the logistics capacity of countries relevant for humanitarian emergency preparedness and response and are published and hosted on an online platform by WFP for the use of the wider humanitarian community, often recognized as the members of the Global Logistics Cluster.

To become familiar with the supply chain organisation of the Country Office and for an initial period of 2 months, the Intern will be involved in all major phases of the transport and logistics activities. This includes ‘call forwards’, port operations and warehousing, contracting and the organization of transport services to inland and final destinations. Given the importance of this first phase, it can be extended to 3 months if necessary.

During phase I, but mainly the following months, the Intern will be involved with the various units within the WFP Office in Conakry, the WFP suboffices, local counterparts, private and public service providers, UN agencies, government- and intergovernmental entities and NGOs partner.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in any relevant subject area (Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Business Administration, Information Management or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university.
• University course attendance in the past 12 months.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). 
• Fluency (Level C) in English with a good command of French (Oral and lecture)

JOB PURPOSE

The selected candidate will be assisting the Supply Chain unit of the WFP Guinea Country Office with the following key duties:

Participating in all supply and daily logistics activities, the main duties will consist in the up date of the Logistics Capacity Assessment format.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide information on the relevant customs regulations (process for clearance, specific agreements, exemptions and the required documents);
2. Organize, survey and physical assess the most frequently used primary, secondary and tertiary transport routes The assessment should detail the present road capacities (with seasonal adjustments) and potential constraints. The activity may include in-country travel by road, estimation of the transit time from ports of discharge or overland entry points to delivery points and availability of warehouses near delivery points;
3. Assess capacities and collect information on local trucking companies, e.g., fleet sizes, operational constraints (permits, fuel, spares, etc.) and indicate transport rates to major up-country destinations;
4. Collect basic information on in-country airports and airfields including geographical co-ordinates, existing conditions and capacities; record the details of the local air transport operators for both passenger and cargo movements;
5. Assess the port’s existing off take capacities; storage facilities for bulk and bagged cargo; customs procedures; seasonal port congestion; major clearing and forwarding agents indicative handling costs and existing constraints;
6. Assess the capacity of the existing transport firms’ and any potential bottlenecks in the network;
7. Assess likely regional transshipment and border entry points for either sea or land transport including detailed information on storage capacities; customs formalities and documents requirements; including indicative storage and handling cost.
8. Assess the in-country fuel supply, storage, distribution, pricing, and any potential limitations and restrictions;
9. Identify potential Government partners/counterparts at central and/or provincial level that can support in the assessments;
10. Identify possible in-country or regional markets for the local purchase of basic food commodities and NFIs;
11. Identify and assess the production capacity and cost of transport, storage, milling and if possible, of food production;
12. Assess the in-country telecommunications facilities and electrical power supply;
13. If possible, assess the in-country waste management system; (green logistic’s capacities)
14. Draft the LCA modules and have it cleared by the CO Head of Supply Chain;
15. Submitting an “end of mission report”
16. Perform other duties as required.
     

Supervision:

Under the direct supervision of the National Supply Chain Officer or his/her delegate, the intern will receive hands-on technical supervision, skill development, and mentoring. This includes performance planning, follow-ups, and reviews, as well as learning and development discussions.

Training Components and Learning Elements:

Interns will have access to WFP’s WeLearn platform, offering a wide range of learning opportunities. Depending on availability, participation in one full day orientation session, WFP workshops, seminars, and field missions may be offered. By the end of the assignment, the intern is expected to enhance their performance management skills, data analysis capabilities, understanding of WFP field operations, infographic drafting skills, and interpersonal skills required for working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Strong analytical skills, Independent and teamwork capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, positive attitude, and a keen interest in international humanitarian development. Proficiency in MS Office.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, quick learning and adaptation to UN/WFP processes, analytical and interpretative skills, and the ability to propose solutions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 April 2024

Ref.:  VA 832628

Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

For candidates who experience problems accessing WFP E-recruitment platform and need accommodations in applying, please contact [email protected] mentioning the VA number in the subject line.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment. 
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, you are invited to apply via: https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings.

CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process

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